[Kate-G]

I think we’re forgetting the Native Americans. They were definitely stripped of many of the same things you mention, including their land. And as a Jewish person, I can’t trace my heritage, either. And I think blacks and Jews have in common being historical scapegoats. But I do think black Americans have a different situation. Even though there are fewer Jews in the United States than blacks, technically making us a smaller minority, not everyone knows instantly that we’re Jews, hence we don’t face the same visual prejudice black people do. I have sympathy for an oppressed people who overcame diversity and then settled in the land of the oppressors. No wonder a lot of black people don’t trust whites. How can they be blamed?

I’ve made it a point as I became educated to study the history of ALL Americans. I took an African-American history class in college (as well as Mexican American, Asian American, Native American). I was one of the only white people in it, which was unfortunate in that I think more white people should learn African-American history. On the other hand, I rather enjoyed being in the minority, getting a taste of it myself. Of course, not being shy helped. I was probably the only one of the three or four whites who wasn’t afraid to stand up and answer questions posed by the professor. I got a B in the course. A shame though, isn’t it, that I had to take all those courses separately to learn more diverse history? I mean, each group has enough rich history to warrant its own course, but geez, how about at least an overview of the myriad of peoples that makes up our nation?

I want to add that there have been many holocausts throughout history, taking place in many countries and with many different victims. I pray one day there are no more.

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Name : Kate-G, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Disability : Deaf, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 40, City : Los Angeles, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : Children's writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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